Philip Gamboa

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Philip Gamboa — horse lover
296K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Philip Gamboa is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Philip is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "horse-lover." Philip II of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great. The surname Gamboa: Diane Gamboa (born 1957), American artist Erlantz Gamboa (born 1946), Basque writer Harry Gamboa Jr. (born 1951), Mexican-American writer and artist Helen Gamboa (born 1945), Filipino actress and singer Hernán Gamboa (1946–2016), Venezuelan musician Isaías Gamboa (1872–1904), Colombian poet Isaias Gamboa (music producer) (born 1963), Costa Rican-American music producer and author Joross Gamboa (born 1984), Filipino actor and model Juan Pablo Gamboa (born 1966), Colombian actor Oscar Perdomo Gamboa (born 1974), Colombian writer Santiago Gamboa (born 1965), Colombian writer Gregorio Sauceda-Gamb. Philip is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 296K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Philip reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Philip

Meaning: horse lover

Greek

From the Greek Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "horse-lover." Philip II of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great.

Surname: Gamboa

Spanish

Diane Gamboa (born 1957), American artist Erlantz Gamboa (born 1946), Basque writer Harry Gamboa Jr. (born 1951), Mexican-American writer and artist Helen Gamboa (born 1945), Filipino actress and singer Hernán Gamboa (1946–2016), Venezuelan musician Isaías Gamboa (1872–1904), Colombian poet Isaias Gamboa (music producer) (born 1963), Costa Rican-American music producer and author Joross Gamboa (born 1984), Filipino actor and model Juan Pablo Gamboa (born 1966), Colombian actor Oscar Perdomo Gamboa (born 1974), Colombian writer Santiago Gamboa (born 1965), Colombian writer Gregorio Sauceda-Gamb.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Philip is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 10%
Greece 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Philip by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Philip Gamboa

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Philip Gamboa:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Philip?
The first name Philip originates from Greek. From the Greek Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "horse-lover." Philip II of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great.
When was Philip most popular?
The name Philip reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gamboa?
The surname Gamboa originates from Spanish. Diane Gamboa (born 1957), American artist Erlantz Gamboa (born 1946), Basque writer Harry Gamboa Jr. (born 1951), Mexican-American writer and artist Helen Gamboa (born 1945), Filipino actress and singer Hernán Gamboa (1946–2016), Venezuelan musician Isaías Gamboa (1872–1904), Colombian poet Isaias Gamboa (music producer) (born 1963), Costa Rican-American music producer and author Joross Gamboa (born 1984), Filipino actor and model Juan Pablo Gamboa (born 1966), Colombian actor Oscar Perdomo Gamboa (born 1974), Colombian writer Santiago Gamboa (born 1965), Colombian writer Gregorio Sauceda-Gamb.
What are the origins of the name Philip Gamboa?
The name Philip Gamboa combines two different traditions: the first name Philip has Greek roots, while the surname Gamboa originates from Spanish.
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